Molten Chocolate Lava Cake

September 30, 2012

Ever wondered about the chocolate lava cake? How is it that the moment you cut it open, a river of delicious molten chocolate just streams out? Magic? No, it’s not, as I recently discovered. You just need to put a ball of cold ganache in the middle before you bake the cake, and the result is oozy chocolate. Deceivingly simple!

I discovered this when, as usual, I was going through some blogs and came across a recipe for Molten Lava Chocolate Cake on this blog. I just loved reading the posts by blogger Suma Rowjee, especially because she has painstakingly taught any amateur baker the basics of baking – both bread and cakes — and because you are privy to how she has actually evolved as a baker through her blogging and experiences with food.

Anyway, the moment I read the recipe I wanted to make it! So, when my friend Nafisa and I had a cooking date this weekend, this had to be on the menu. She made a yummy roast chicken (which I will recreate some day and post here) and I made these crust, sweet, oozy cakes. They were a hit, I must say!

Behind the Scenes

Hi! I am Shanti - writer, editor, home cook, culinary blogger. Riot of Flavours is my canvas to celebrate food in all its glory. The blog, conceptualised in 2012, focuses on my kitchen experiments, bordering on everyday dishes. My passion is cooking, conceptualising recipes and food writing. I am from Mumbai, India and currently live in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. For work or collaborations, please contact me on riotofflavours@gmail.com